The pattern notebook · nymph
Thread Midge
How do you tie a Thread Midge?
Thread Midge is a nymph fly pattern for trout. Find its 4 materials and 17 tying steps below.
- Difficulty
- 2 of 5
- Target species
- trout
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At the vise
Materials
- Hook: Fulling Mill Grab Gape Heavy 5027 size 20
- Bead: Killer Glass clear copper-core
- Thread: Semperfli Pure Silk Brown #17 3/0
- Thread: Semperfli 18/0 black
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Tying instructions
Secure the hook in the vise.
Place a copper-core glass bead onto the hook.
Start the Semperfli silk thread in the middle of the hook shank.
Wrap the thread forward four times.
Unwind the thread until the fibers separate.
Wind the thread back on top of itself to smooth the body.
Wrap the thread back to the bend.
Wrap the thread forward two times.
Trim the tag end.
Wrap the thread forward to the bead.
Unwind the thread.
Whip finish.
Cut the thread.
Attach the black thread.
Make a small black head.
Whip finish.
Cut the thread.